The MSU Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certificate Program provides radiology students and professionals an opportunity to further their radiologic science careers with a specialty in MRI. This program consists of online didactic courses and clinical experience requirements obtained by student arrangement. Upon completion of the MRI Certificate Program, technologists will have received the coursework and will have independently obtained the clinical experience requirements needed to qualify for and take the post-primary American Registry of Radiologic Technologists® (ARRT®) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Examination.
The MRI Certificate Program is designed to meet the growing need for MRI-competent technologists in radiology. This program provides several pathways to meet the specific requirements of the individual radiology student or professional. All MRI program courses are delivered entirely online with no on-campus requirements.*
- Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology (BSRT) with MRI-Dual Modality
This pathway is for entry-level students who are seeking dual national certification (Radiography and MRI). Following the completion of the MSU BSRT entry-level program and upon successful completion of the Radiography registry exam students may sit for the ARRT MRI Examination.
- Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences (BSRS) completion program with MRI Certificate
This pathway is for students in the BSRS program who are registered technologists in radiography, nuclear medicine, or radiation therapy. The student will graduate with a BSRS degree and an MRI Certificate. Upon completion, the technologist will be prepared to sit for the ARRT MRI Examination.
- Non-degree seeking MRI Certificate
This pathway is for registered technologists in radiography, nuclear medicine, or radiation therapy who are not seeking a BSRS degree. Completing the certificate will prepare the technologist to sit for the ARRT MRI Examination.
The MRI program courses are fully online providing flexibility in schedules and geographical locations. Each student may achieve their ARRT clinical experience requirements in the hospital or clinic where they are employed or at a location near them. MSU can provide help in forming these relationships.